FLUIDS
Dynamic viscosity
Absolute viscosity for fluids and gases.
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Result0.01 P1 cP = 0.01 P
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cP to P Converter
Convert centipoise (cP) to poise (P). Enter a value for an instant result, or use the examples and reverse conversion below.
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HOW IT IS CALCULATED
Convert through pascal second
Enter a centipoise value to calculate poise with full internal precision before display rounding.
Display PrecisionAuto · 6 significant digits
Auto trims unnecessary zeroes and uses scientific notation for extreme magnitudes. Use Digits to set the display precision; calculations retain full precision.
QUICK REFERENCE
All units in this quantity
| Unit | Symbol | Converted value |
|---|---|---|
| pascal secondfrom cP | Pa·s | 0.001 |
| millipascal secondfrom cP | mPa·s | 1 |
| poisefrom cP | P | 0.01 |
| centipoisefrom cP | cP | 1 |
| pound-force second per square footfrom cP | lbf·s/ft² | 0.0000208854 |
| pound-force second per square inchfrom cP | lbf·s/in² | 0.000000145038 |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.
cP to P Conversion Reference
Centipoise (cP) and poise (P) are units of dynamic viscosity. Use this page to convert in either direction.
Conversion Examples
| Centipoise (cP) | Poise (P) |
|---|---|
| 1 cP | 0.01 P |
| 5 cP | 0.05 P |
| 10 cP | 0.1 P |
| 100 cP | 1 P |
Examples are rounded to 6 significant digits. The interactive converter retains full calculation precision; change Display Precision to see more digits.